In small, island churches, there aren’t always elaborate sound systems, teams of musicians or singers with the voice of an angel. Sometimes it’s just a church mother and her voice filled with years of experience of overcoming with God’s Grace and a tambourine. When I was a kid, the tambourine was the funnest instrument in… Continue reading Flamenco Dancing & Church Ladies
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Comparison is the thief of joy…
A couple goes into a restaurant and they order different items on the menu. The server brings their food. They both enjoy their (own) food until one asks, "Let me try some of yours", and this is done so innocently. Now your food could genuinely be better than theirs but now they're eating their food… Continue reading Comparison is the thief of joy…
Visit to a Buddist Temple
Buddhism is the main religion practiced here although there is no official state religion . In fact, to be more specific Theravada Buddhism. I didn't even know there were different types of Buddhism, although one would think, just like other major religions that have their sects and branches, Buddhism has the same thing. The Shwedagon… Continue reading Visit to a Buddist Temple